It’s safe to say that Americans love our dogs – and with nearly 90 million pups living in the U.S., there’s plenty of canine love and companionship to go around. But no matter how well integrated they are into our families, dogs still bite: whether they feel protective, threatened, scared, or are simply excited and playful, it • is a natural reaction to certain situations.
Fortunately, dog bites are highly preventable, and responsible pet ownership, education, and staying away from unsafe situations, especially with children, who are disproportionately the victims of severe dog bites goes a long way. Here’s what we humans can do to play our part in preventing dog bites.
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